On Aug. 24, Tajik Minister of Economic Development and Trade, Abdurahmon Abdurahmonzoda, met with a delegation from Flanders, Belgium, in Dushanbe.

According to the ministry, the talks focused on attracting investment, establishing joint ventures and expanding the use of Tajikistan’s free economic zones.

The two sides also discussed strengthening cooperation in industry, energy, logistics, pharmaceuticals, agricultural processing and tourism.

Officials noted that Tajikistan places particular importance on expanding economic cooperation with Flanders and said economic ties between the two sides have grown in recent years.

At the conclusion of the meeting, both sides reaffirmed their readiness to expand trade and economic cooperation, investment and direct business ties.